1. Emergency Pet Sheltering During a Disaster

2. Learning Objectives Write a pet emergency plan
Assemble a pet emergency kit
Understand the PETS Act
Identify pet containment needs

3. Welcome Introductions Restroom locations Silence telephones
Emergency exits/procedures

4. Workshop Goals Enable youth to:
Engage in disaster preparedness for pets
Understand the community’s role in local small animal response

5. Agenda Activity Time Presentation 35 Minutes Break 15 Minutes
Activities
75 Minutes
Conclusion

6. Initial Knowledge Check

7. Preparing for a Disaster

8. PETS Act of 2006 Pets Evacuation and
Transportation Standard (PETS) Act
Why was the PETS Act created?
Types of animals included?

9. PETS Act of 2006 Pets Evacuation and
Transportation Standard (PETS) Act
Why was the PETS Act created?
Hurricane Katrina
Types of animals included?

10. PETS Act of 2006 Pets Evacuation and
Transportation Standard (PETS) Act
Why was the PETS Act created?
Hurricane Katrina
Types of animals included?
Dogs
Rodents
Cats
Turtles
Birds
Rabbits

11. The _______________________________
Quick Check
The _______________________________
______________ Act requires state and local jurisdictions to incorporate pets and service animals into disaster planning.

12. Quick Check
The Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act requires state and local jurisdictions to incorporate pets and service animals into disaster planning.

13. Pet Emergency Plan Develop emergency plan with veterinarian
Permanent identification (i.e., microchip)
Emergency supply kit
Evacuation vs. shelter
at home plans

14. Pet Emergency Plan Develop a buddy system Share emergency plans
Share emergency supply kit location

15. Quick Check
Developing a family pet emergency/disaster plan is important because:
A. Everyone in the house needs to know what to do in case of an emergency/disaster
B. A parent may be away from home during an emergency/disaster
C. Being prepared decreases stress during an emergency for you and your pets
D. All of the above

16. Quick Check
Developing a family pet emergency/disaster plan is important because:
A. Everyone in the house needs to know what to do in case of an emergency/disaster
B. A parent may be away from home during an emergency/disaster
C. Being prepared decreases stress during an emergency for you and your pets
D. All of the above

17. Pet Emergency Plan Evacuation plan Transport logistics
Emergency supply kit
Pet evacuation options:
Public shelter
Family or friends
Pet friendly hotel or motel
Boarding facility

18. Sheltering Center is ready!
Temporary Emergency Pet Shelter
Hallways lined
Runner placed
Crates arranged
Sheltering Center is ready!

19. Community Involvement
Donate
Volunteer
Information sharing

20. Quick Check
Pets should be left at home rather than evacuating with their owners during an emergency.
True False

21. Quick Check
Pets should be left at home rather than evacuating with their owners during an emergency.
True False

22. Pet Emergency Plan Shelter at home plan Emergency supply kit
Weather radio
Emergency contact list

23. Pet Emergency Supply Kit

24. Pet Emergency Supply Kit
Evaluate the kit on a regular basis:
Add/subtract items as needed
Keep the food and water fresh
Keep medical records up-to-date
Train animal to the crate/carrier

25. Quick Check
What should you include in a pet emergency supply kit? A. Food and water B. Toys and treats C. Sanitation items D. Medical records and medications E. All of the above

26. Quick Check
What should you include in a pet emergency supply kit? A. Food and water B. Toys and treats C. Sanitation items D. Medical records and medications E. All of the above

27. Selecting and Constructing a Crate
Selecting a crate
Ensure crate is size appropriate
Assemble crate fully and correctly

28. Quick Check
The best way to transport your animal to a shelter is by carrying it because it will keep the animal calm.
True False

29. Quick Check
The best way to transport your animal to a shelter is by carrying it because it will keep the animal calm.
True False

30. Pet Emergency Plan When an emergency strikes
Check for up to date information
Assess the situation – evacuate or shelter at home?
Implement appropriate plan

31. Activities Hands On Crate Assembly Shelter Intake Form
Animal Identification
Classroom
Pet Emergency Plan
Pet Emergency Supply Kit

32. Final Knowledge Check

33. Workshop Evaluation
Please complete your
evaluation forms!

34. Photography Credits Slide 2 pixsooz/Shutterstock
Slide 4 Elena Nayashkova
Slides 6, 32 Annette Shaff/Shutterstock
Slide 7 Stuart Miles/Shutterstock
Slides 8, 9, 10 hannah darzy/Shutterstock
Slides 11, 12 FeyginFoto/Shutterstock
Slide 13 XiXinXing/Shutterstock
Slide 14 Jiang Hongyan/Shutterstock
Slides 15, 16 Inna Astakhova
Slide 17 Susan Schmitz/Shutterstock
Slide 18 North Carolina State Animal Response Team and Marion County Emergency Management

35. Photography Credits Slide 19 Spectral-Design/Shutterstock
Slides 20, 21 Africa Studio/Shutterstock
Slide 22 Ermolaev Alexander/Shutterstock
Slide 23 Tatyana Vyc, K. Miri Photography, winzdata1, tashatuvango, Karen Roach, hd Connelly, Sergey Lavrentev, iQoncept, Fototmak, John T Takai, Stockshoppe, all of Shutterstock
Slide 24 Lisovskaya Natalia/Shutterstock
Slides 25, 26 Mandy Godbehar/Shutterstock
Slide 27 Budimir Jevtic/Shutterstock
Slides 28, 29 FXEGS Javier Espuny/Shutterstock
Slide 30 Maksim Kabakou/Shutterstock
Slide 33 Marish/Shutterstock